Ch 14 Lymphatic and immune system Flashcards
-phylaxis
protection
-poiesis
formation
-stitial
to set, positioned
-suppression
to stop
-glonulin
protein
-oid
resembling
lymphoma
malignant tumor of lymph nodes and lymph tissue
multiple myeloma
malignant tumor of bone marrow cells
thymoma
malignant tumor of the thymus
immunodeficiency
AIDS
paraaortic nodes
lymph nodes near the aorta in the lumbar area of the body
mesenteric nodes
lymph nodes in bowel area
mediastinal nodes
lymph node in the area between the lungs in the thoracic cavity
immunoglobulins
antibodies secreted by plasma cells in response to the presence of an antigen
immunotherapy
treat or prevent disease
inguinal nodes
lymph nodes in the groin
humoral immunity
b cells produce antibodies after exposure to specific antigens
cervical nodes
lymph nodes of the neck
adenoids
mass of lymphatic tissue in the nasopharynx
adaptive immunity
active
natural immunity
resistance present at birth
5 lymphoid organs
lymph nodes spleen thymus gland tonsils adenoids
3 leukocytes
neutrophils
monocytes
macrophages
3 cells in lymph nodes
macrophages
b cells
t cells
lymphatic system function
- transport proteins and fluid back into bloodstream
- absorb lipids from intestines to bloodstream
- protect the body